Art and Healing: In the Moment
After the death of her son Philando Castile, Valerie Castile began receiving artworks from Twin Cities artists. In addition to helping her deal with her grief and outrage, those pieces also helped Valerie feel loved, supported, and less alone. To continue healing, she proposed an exhibition to Mia. “Art and Healing: In the Moment,” organized in collaboration with a community advisory group, is the result: 15 works (sculpture, paintings, video, posters, and even textiles) that delve into questions about Philando’s fatal shooting. Created to spark conversation, the exhibition includes works by Sarah White, Angie Renee, Leon Wang, plus Xiaolu Wang’s heartbreaking I.Am.Mural. Talk by Bryan Stevenson, director of the Equal Justice Initiative, at 5 p.m. Fri., June 22. Free; reservations are required for the talk. Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-870-3131. –Camille LeFevre

Twin Cities Jazz Festival at Vieux CarreFeaturing three sets a night from a variety of groups, all with no cover. 5:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Daily from June 21-23; Free. Vieux Carre, 408 St. Peter St., St. Paul; 612-332-5299.

"Formation" at MCBADenise Carbone

Formation: A Juried Exhibition of the Guild of Book WorkersThe Guild of Book Workers launches its two-year national tour at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts this week before traveling to Atlanta, Los Angeles, Boston, and Philadelphia. The show’s extraordinary array of 50 pieces were selected by artists and guild members. Come see how top book artists from around the country are exploring paper, printing, binding, non-binding, accordion folds, freestanding paper, and all the other ways that book arts can be manifested. There will be a public reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 22. Free. Minnesota Center for Book Arts, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-215-2520.

Special Olympics Minnesota Summer GamesFeaturing over 3,000 athletes from over the state competing in various sports, with live music, outdoor movie, and a Victory Village. More info at somn.org/summer. Daily from June 22-24; Free. University Of St. Thomas, 1000 Lasalle Ave., Minneapolis; 651-962-4600.

The Wall That HealsMobile replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, with a mobile education center. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily from June 21-24; Free. Minnesota State Capitol, 75 Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul; 651-296-2881.

2018 Twin Cities Pride FestivalTwin Cities Pride returns this summer for two days of fun. This festival offers sporting tournaments, representatives from political and outreach organizations, a beer garden, food trucks, and family fun in Loring Park. Or just sit on a nice patch of grass and chat up some new friends. Saturday night’s concert headliner is early-aughts icon Brandy. The parade on Sunday morning is always memorable. As it marches along Hennepin Avenue, you’ll spot local sports teams, businesses, entertainers, and more, and there are plenty of places serving cocktails along the route. For a full schedule of happenings, visit www.tcpride.org. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily from June 23-24. Free. Loring Park, 1382 Willow St., Minneapolis. –Jessica Armbruster

Somalis + Minnesota
With the U.S. Somali population larger in Minnesota than anywhere else, the time is long overdue for a renewed appreciation and understanding of this diverse community whose contributions continue to enrich our ever-evolving state. “Somalis + Minnesota,” an immersive new exhibit at the Minnesota History Center, developed in collaboration with the Somali Museum of Minnesota, retraces the rich history of the group, expounding upon indigenous Somali customs and traditions before retracing the devastation wrought by the civil war that led to mass migration in the 1990s. Ultimately the exhibit leads into the present day, touching upon the innumerable ways Somali culture has been interwoven into the larger fabric of our society. Highlights include a reconstructed nomadic hut (known as an Aqal Soomaali), collections of vintage photographs, rare artifacts, commentary from Somali historians, and interactive multimedia presentations that allow everyday Somalis to recount their own unique experiences. Opening-day events include family fun, special food and drink, plus free museum admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 23. Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul; 651-259-3000. --Brad Richason

Pints & PurrsEverything’s better with beer, even cats. See for yourself at the third annual Pints & Purrs Fundraiser this Saturday at Boom Island Brewery. In addition to drinking plenty of Belgian-inspired craft beer, you can spend up to seven hours partaking in feline-themed activities. Have your face painted (whiskers, anyone?) by a pro before you strut your stuff in front of cameras on the red carpet. Play cat-themed games, and make “kitty krafts” including cat toys to take home or to donate. The kitten video fashion show will have rescue kittens competing for your donation dollars, while kitten therapy will allow you eight minutes of cuddle time with any number of adoptable, adorable fur balls (reserve online in advance so you don’t get left out). If you’re hungry after all that cat-lovin’ fun, Gastrotruck will be on site to satisfy your appetite. A portion of Boom Island’s taproom sales will benefit Feline Rescue, a St. Paul-based cat rescue organization that provides shelter and veterinary services for cats in need until they find new homes. 1 p.m. June 23; Free. Boom Island Brewing Company, 2014 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis; 612-227-9635. –Erica Rivera

Romeo and JulietClassical Actors Ensemble presents Shakespeare in the park. Find times and locations at www.classicalactorsensemble.org. 7 p.m. Saturday, June 23 at Lake of the Isles (2500 Lake Isles Parkway, Minneapolis).

Regatta:Voile/Toile – Toile/Voile
French conceptualist Daniel Buren is always full of surprises—including finding uses for his artwork. He’s transcribed the French words for sail (voile) and canvas (toile) into striped fabric sails used during sailboat races in cities throughout the world. We’ll get to watch them on a lake, then up close at an installation in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. This is his latest city-specific piece, and it’s a perfect one for local summer sailing and art fanatics. See the sails in action during regatta day at Bde Maka Ska (3010 E. Calhoun Pkwy., Minneapolis) on Saturday, June 23. Three days later, sails from the winning boats go up in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Sailboat regatta performance art event on Bde Maka Ska beginning at 10 a.m. on June 23. 9-11:30 a.m. June 23. Bde Maka Ska, 3000 E. Calhoun Parkway, Minneapolis. –Camille LeFevre

Mill City Farmers Market
Long running market in the shadow of Mill Ruins Park, featuring local, sustainable, and organic groceries and produce, with weekly cooking clinics and live entertainment. More info at www.millcityfarmersmarket.org. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Every Sat. from May 12-Oct. 27; Free. Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd St., Minneapolis; 612-341-7555.

Uptown Food Truck Festival 2018Most days, folks can find food trucks in downtown Minneapolis or outside of a brew hall, but nary a vehicle makes its way to Uptown. This Sunday, however, more than 65 trucks will stop by Calhoun Square to feed shoppers as they stroll along Hennepin Avenue. Choose from a wide variety of eats, including spicy Indian food, giant burritos, burgers, fried fish, cupcakes, and even cookie dough. Wash it down with beer, and enjoy live music throughout the day. For a complete lineup of trucks, visit www.uptownfoodtruckfestival.com. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. June 24. Free. Calhoun Square, 3001 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis; 612-824-1240. –Jessica Armbruster